Environmental Code of the Slopes

What You Can Do To Help!

Follow the Leave No Trace ™ Principles of
outdoor ethics when visiting ski areas:

• Plan ahead and prepare: Know the regulations and special concerns for the area you will visit, prepare for winter weather, and consider off-peak visits when scheduling your trip.
  
• Dispose of waste properly: Recycle your glass, plastics, aluminum and paper at resorts. Reuse trail maps on your next visit or recycle them rather than throwing them away. Never throw trash, cigarette butts or other items from the lifts.
  
• Respect wildlife: Observe trail closures, seasonal closures, and ski area boundaries. These closures are in place not only or your safety, but the well-being of plants and animals located in sensitive areas. In summer, stick to designated trails when hiking and biking to avoid disturbances to vegetation and wildlife.
  
• Be considerate of other guests: Respect other guests, protect the quality of their experience, and let nature’s sounds prevail.
  
• Carpool with friends and family or use transit to avoid traffic when traveling to and within the ski area.
  
• Turn off the lights when leaving your room and reuse bath towels and linens to help conserve energy and water.
  
• Use washable tableware and silverware in cafeterias and lodges instead of paper or plastics to help reduce waste.
  
• Take advantage of environmental or alpine education programs offered at ski areas to learn more about the surrounding environment and how to help protect it.
  
• If you have children, get them involved in environmental and alpine education programs at a young age.
  
• Support "clean up days" or other environmental programs at your local ski area.
  
• Provide your feedback about how ski areas can improve their environmental performance.